Course Curriculum
Tao Shiatsu Therapist:
- Is certified at a Tao Shiatsu Centre and practices physically / mentally /spiritually, and continues to do their best at all times.
- Takes responsibility for one’s life mission, one’s words, and the happiness of others.
Shuren Tao Shiatsu Basic Course (6 months)
<1> Program
Based on Buddhist philosophy, experiencing Ki energy and studying the Way and Heart of Tao Shiatsu.
- Feel Ki
- Tsubo Basic
- Ki Do-In: Renki / Kishindo
- Basic Form 1
- Ki Communication
After completing the preparatory course, students are eligible to continue to Shoden Level 1 Class.
<2> Schedule / Fees
One weekend per month for six months, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
$1,320 (6 months, 12 days) or $220 per month. Course programming and fees may vary slightly by center.
*Flexible payment schedule is available.
<3> Entering the Shoden Level 1 Training
Shoden Level 1 Class
The curriculum is based on the 56 Tao Heart philosophies.
Beginning a journey inside the heart into the wonderful world of Ki.
- Renki 1
- Kishindo 1
- Basic Form 2
- SST 18 Points
- Ki Communication 1
When students pass the exams for all five levels of the Level 1 curriculum, they will be eligible for the next level, Advanced Training class. Shoden Level 1 usually requires 2 years of study. Classes are one weekend per month
*there is a $20/month, $240 per year Tao Shiatsu Student member fee will that will apply over and above the Shoden course fees.
Advanced Training Class
- Kishindo
- Basic Form 3 and secret of transmission
- Meridian Recognition and Treatment
- Sho Diagnostic
- Buddhist Enlightenment (through Nembutsu Samadhi Chanting)
- Treatment practicals
After students pass the exams for all five levels, they’ll receive certificate of Tao Shiatsu Therapist and their profile put up on the Tao Shiatsu global website.
** Tao Shiatsu Therapists are required to pay yearly member fees and continue their training after completing all tests (minimum 2 week-ends per year).
< Tao Shiatsu Therapist Exams >
- Basic Form 2 (with Yin and Yang)
- Renki 2 / Kishindo 2
- Meridian Diagnostic and Treatment
- Ki Communication
